5 years ago
W*USA 9 announced today that this spring it will become the first television station in Washington, DC to present its local live newscasts in High Definition Television [HDTV]. From buying new studio cameras to stringing miles of cable throughout, the station is literally being rebuilt from the ground up.
?This advancement will be historic for W*USA 9. The station is not only launching its newscasts in HDTV, but also launching a new era in Washington TV. We?re excited to be the leaders in this new technology. HD will provide our viewers with a dramatic, vibrant and sharp viewing experience. It will be like giving them a front row seat in our studio,? said Darryll J. Green, President and General Manager of W*USA 9.
W*USA 9 will also be unveiling a new set and new graphics built with HDTV in mind, giving 9 News a completely new look. Viewers will be able to experience the difference of this technological advancement in all of W*USA 9?s more than 35 hours of local news each week.
While most viewers recognize that HDTV has a wider 16:9 ratio format, the most amazing change is actually the clarity of the video. The HD resolution is much closer to what your eyes actually see. That makes the experience even more life like. Even those viewers who don?t have HDTV sets will enjoy the benefit of a clearer, sharper picture.
In addition to 9 News, CBS continues to be the HDTV network leader with more HD programs than any other network. Look for HD programs like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Without a Trace, CSI: Miami, Cold Case and The Young and the Restless. You can also see special events like the Grammy Awards, the NCAA Final Four, PGA Championship, US Open Tennis and NFL Football in HDTV.
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